"Hey! You're needed at table three!" my coworker yelled to me.
" I'm on it!" I said and went to take their order. I waited tables here but I had many other part-time jobs to help me work towards my goal. I waited tables, helped at a daycare, barista, and did yard work and multiple other things. My schedule only gave me a few hours of sleep, if even that, but in the end, it was worth it because it helped me reach my goal.
At the end of the long, tiring day, I sat down and pulled my notebook out to practice one of the songs I wrote.
" The day that ended while searching for where I could wipe out my frustrations
The sky shown gray and I couldn't see anything ahead
Those who ignore common sense laugh; What lies will they tell next?
What will be gained from hanging that up proudly?
But I have to keep moving forward
So I'll keep singing like this
You're crying for sure; You're lonely for sure
You're right; You're just being human
That's what the tears I shed say
This is beautiful too; It's not a lie; Thank you for our true selves
Having dreams you want to come true and dreams you can't reach
That itself becomes the dream, becomes the hope for people to go on living
There's a door; I'm waiting there
So I'll hold out my hand..."
Someone applauded when I finished singing and editing. I looked up and smiled at who I saw standing in front of me.
" Hey Noah," I said and motioned him to sit next to me.
" Hey shorty," He said chuckling and ruffled my hair.
Noah was my first best friend and my only friend at the moment. I didn't really get along with the other girls and most of the guys were intimidated by me ever since I beat one of the popular football players up. It was because they were harassing a female student so I took action. So Noah is the only one who isn't scared of me or hates my guts. He can also relate to my situation. He's gay and his dad hates him for that and when his dad drinks he abuses Noah.
" So how's that dream coming along," He asked, leaning his head back on the wall and closing his eyes.
" I've still got a ways to go, but I know I can get there!" I said, looking at the darkening sky, my passion igniting a fire in my eyes. He opened his eyes and smiled fondly at me.
" I have no doubts you will."
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Just Another Star
Short Story⚠Abuse/suicide/death⚠ My life sucks...my mother abuses me, my sister is reckless, and my best friend is the only one to keep me alive. That is until I found my goal in life. I want to become a singer. Music saved my sanity. When my parents were scre...
